Black History Quiz Challenge

A vibrant and inspiring collage of influential African American figures in history, showcasing both historical events and modern icons, with elements symbolizing civil rights, sports, and entertainment.

Black History Quiz Challenge

Test your knowledge about the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout history with this engaging quiz!

Featuring questions on influential figures and key events, this quiz is perfect for anyone passionate about learning. Topics include:

The Civil Rights Movement
Athletics and Entertainment
Historic Legislation
Milestones in American History

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US President Joe Biden plans to put what historical black figure American $20 bill?

Malcolm X

Harriet Tubman

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for breaking the segregation laws of Alabama on a city bus. Which of the following scenarios describes what happened?

All the seats were full except one near the front. Rosa sat there, despite it being designated for white people.

Black people were only allowed to sit in the back row of the bus, and those were full. Rosa sat in the row in front of that one.

Rosa sat next to a white woman, who was sitting in a seat designated for black passengers.

Rosa was seated in the right area, but the designated seats for white people were full, and Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white passenger.

Jackie Robinson broke colour barriers when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. What position did he play?

First base

Second base

Shortstop

Centrefield

Which of the following is true about Oprah Winfrey? (select all that apply)

She was the first black female billionaire

She was the first black woman to anchor the news

She was the first black woman to host a morning show

She was the first black woman to be named "one of the most influential people in entertainment"

She was the first person ever to win the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys

She was the first black woman to be on Forbes' list of "World's Richest People"

Halle Berry was the first black woman to win an Oscar for a leading role. What movie did she star in for that award?

Die Another Day

X-Men

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Monster's Ball

Willie O'Ree was the first black man to play in the NHL. What team did he play for?

Boston Bruins

Chicago Blackhawks

Detroit Redwings

Dallas Stars

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. What war did they fight in?

WWI

WWII

Vietnam

Korea

In 1985, Lincoln Alexander became the first black Canadian Member of Parliament. What city did he represent?

Calgary, AB

Hamilton, ON

Halifax, NS

Surry, BC

In 1950, Ralph Bunche became the first black man to receive a Nobel Prize. What category was his prize in?

Peace

Chemistry

Medicine

Literature

The first black Canadian man to win a gold medal in the winter Olympics was Jarome Iginla. What year did he win this medal?

1988

1997

2002

2010

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